The Great Collapse
Fit for an Autopsy · 2017
39 min · 9 tracks · punk rock
Relentless riffs intertwine with dark, atmospheric breakdowns, creating a soundscape that is both aggressive and introspective.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hydra — Opening the album with ferocity, Hydra introduces the listener to the band's blend of heavy instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics about societal collapse. Its relentless pace sets a powerful tone for the rest of the record.
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Black Mammoth — This track features intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts that showcase the band's technical prowess while addressing themes of environmental decay and human impact. It's a standout example of their ability to fuse aggression with substance.
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When the Bulbs Burn Out — With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this song serves as a reflective moment on the album, exploring themes of despair and resilience amidst chaos. Its emotional weight makes it particularly memorable.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive riffs with introspective themes, showcasing strong craftsmanship and solid composition.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid-fire drumming and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a relentless pace.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric breakdowns that contrast with the heavier sections, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense emotional catharsis release
- unrelenting pace and urgency
- late-night adrenaline fuel
- immersive journey through turmoil
- dynamic shifts in intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light and airy sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 17, 2017, The Great Collapse is Fit for an Autopsy's third studio album, following their 2015 release, Absolute Hope Absolute Hell. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves in the metalcore scene but aimed to broaden their appeal with sharper songwriting and evolved production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thy Art Is Murder· Whitechapel· The Black Dahlia Murder
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Too Late
The bridge starkly shifts perspective, illustrating the moment when realization sets in about irreversible consequences.
This structural choice amplifies the urgency of the message, contrasting earlier verses and emphasizing a pivotal moment of reckoning.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hydra 4:16
- 2 Heads Will Hang 4:13
- 3 Black Mammoth 4:38
- 4 Terraform 3:47
- 5 Iron Moon 3:18
- 6 When the Bulbs Burn Out 4:14
- 7 Too Late 4:14
- 8 Empty Still 5:44
- 9 Spiral 5:25
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